The Village Theater presents the world premiere of

Calypso

by Jordan Muschler

Directed by Emily Newmark

Rivendell Theatre

5779 N Ridge Ave

Chicago, IL 60660

November 7 - 23, 2025

Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 8 pm

Sundays at 3 pm


Trapped on an island, Calypso's life is turned upside down when Odysseus washes ashore, and she experiences companionship for the first time. "Calypso", a play with song, takes a minor character from a classic story and gives her a full-fledged narrative, spinning it into a tale about first love and the myths we choose to remember.

Calypso Digital Program

Production Team

Director - Emily Newmark

Assistant Director - Olivia Marmer

Stage Manager - Sofie Schmeltzer

Music Director - Kieran Minor

Intimacy Director - Bailey McWilliams-Woods

Producer(s) - Clara Zucker, Bailey McWilliams-Woods

Dramaturg - Naomi Kalter

Marketing Team - Jane Hobson, Emily Waskowitz

Cast

Calypso - Evelyn Jane Wohlbier

Understudy: Olivia Gregorich

Hermes - Emma Mansfield

Understudy: Rachel Katz

Odysseus - Riley Lucas

Understudy: Casey McKinney

Designers

Production Designer - Katelyn Mongomery

Production Design Assistant - Olivia Marmer

Set Designer - Katelyn Mongomery

Props Master - Robin Manganaro

Costume Designer - Maggie McGlenn

Lighting Designer - Joseph Nelson

Sound Designer - Emmerich Mager

Stage Crew - Lizzie Komosa

Poster & Program Artist - Andi Muriel


“Everything about Calypso feels like a Greek romantic comedy. Even though one is a nymph, and one is a heroic legend, we see every step of a relationship that is recognizable to us humans.”

-Allie Bugajski (Allie and the Afterparty)


Photos by Collin Quinn Rice